http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ MSU Forum en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:10:43 +0000 http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=54#post-268 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:01:53 +0000 h4141 268@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>thanks for sharing. nice post.. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=190#post-267 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:15:00 +0000 Mackay009 267@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>By signing the petition you will be supporting a change in route that excludes Emerson and Whitney to help with scheduled arrival times and to discourage people from taking our bus when they can take the 51 University bus. </p> <p>The Petition can be found here:<br /> <a href="http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/HSRMeadowlands" rel="nofollow">http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/HSRMeadowlands</a></p> <p>And a facebook group has been set up here:<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10150098091480720#" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10150098091480720#</a>!/group.php?v=info&#38;gid=10150098091480720 </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=189#post-266 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:12:48 +0000 msupres@msu.mcmaster.ca 266@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Hey!</p> <p>If you have a complaint about a professor, you can book an appointment with the Ombuds office about your case. They should be able to provide you with some insight on your situation. </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p>- Vish </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=189#post-265 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:43:53 +0000 shanzay14 265@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Hello, how do you file a complaint about a professor? </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=124#post-200 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:35:24 +0000 Making Waves McMaster 200@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Hi Everyone!</p> <p>Making Waves McMaster is a non-for-profit club that provides one-on-one swimming instruction for visually impaired children between the ages of 3-18.. Our mission is to help these children develop basic swimming skills and water safety knowledge, as well as increase their comfort levels in water environments. Through one-on-one instruction and special teaching techniques, they will be given the opportunity to learn valuable aquatic skills. These children will also be given the opportunity to enrich their social skills and form new friendships. </p> <p>The session runs for 8 weeks starting September 26 and continue every Saturday from 12-1 p.m at the swimming pool at the David Braley Athletic Center. We feel that this program greatly benefits the Hamilton community by enriching the lives of children with special needs, as well as offering an opportunity for university students to participate in a gratifying volunteer experience. </p> <p>We are in search of student volunteers that are interested and committed to our club. If you are interested, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.makingwavesmcmaster.org" rel="nofollow">www.makingwavesmcmaster.org</a> for more details or send us an email at <a href="mailto:mcmasterblindswim@gmail.com!">mcmasterblindswim@gmail.com!</a> </p> <p>See you all in September! </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=56#post-103 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:17:26 +0000 ptaggart 103@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Campus Health Centre Agrees with McMaster Students: Access to Affordable Oral Contraceptives will be Reinstated by September! </p> <p>The McMaster Students Union is delighted to announce that students will continue to have access to affordable oral contraceptives come September, despite the temporary cancellation of the program by the Campus Health Centre (CHC). The CHC and the MSU have collaborated on a short-term solution, wherein students will be able to receive oral contraceptives below standard pharmacy rates and physicians will have more flexibility in prescribing the product that most suits the client’s needs. </p> <p>The MSU and the CHC will continue to work on a long-term plan that will ensure this service will not find itself on the chopping block in years to come. The MSU would like to thank the Campus Health Centre for their good-faith efforts to remedy the situation in partnership with the MSU, as well as their prompt responses to our communications. We are very pleased that economic constraints and uncertainties will not outweigh the health and wellbeing of McMaster students. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=56#post-102 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:22:44 +0000 ptaggart 102@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Over the summer months, the MSU has been involved in discussion with the Campus Health Centre regarding the dispensing of oral contraceptives. Campus Health has decided to cease the oral contraceptive program for the foreseeable future. The MSU has made it very clear that this is unacceptable to the students of McMaster University. Students are paying more than ever to the University and it is of concern that certain departments are cutting the amount of services that they had previously offered. </p> <p>The MSU has offered multiple alternatives and support solutions, however we have not received positive feedback on these fronts. As a result, the MSU is expecting to meet with Student Affairs (the division in which the Campus Health Centre is under) to attempt to resolve the issue. Should the matter not be resolved soon, the MSU will be seeking the support and contribution from all its members to identify and express their concerns on the matter. Below were some commonly asked questions regarding this issue which have been kindly brought forth by the Silhouette </p> <p>What am I already paying for? </p> <p>Students pay a mandatory $53.39 fee to subsidize the operations of the Campus Health Centre located in the basement of the Student Centre. This fee allows the Health Centre to run a few core functions that include health awareness and promotional campaigns, a walk in-clinic and previously, the dispensing of low cost oral contraceptives. Students do NOT have to opportunity to opt-out of this fee. As of now, the Campus Health Centre has ceased their dispensing practices even though students continue to pay the same fees. </p> <p>Why did they stop? </p> <p>Campus Health has stated on their website that “The CHC is no longer able to purchase many brands of birth control pills at a reduced cost. As health care providers, out primary interest must be in prescribing the most appropriate medication for each individual.” </p> <p>In our opinion, although the CHC can no longer offer birth control pills at the same rate they previously charged, they still have the opportunity to charge a rate lower than that of pharmacies and other private clinics. This is because they are labelled as a family dispensing centre and thus are given a deal on the birth control they purchase. Students should understand that even with rising prices, the CHC can still offer a reduced price on birth control when compared to other establishments. </p> <p>Can they stop? - Are they not a student service? </p> <p>Campus Health would say that they are not ceasing to provide any services, rather they are just cutting out one of their core operations. As students pay $53.39 to the University to provide all their core operations, it does not seem appropriate that they can cut some of their practices without reducing the fees that students pay. </p> <p>Was this a matter of Campus Health losing money, or not making enough?</p> <p>After discussion, the Campus Health Centre advised the MSU that they were incurring losses on this service. </p> <p>Although it is not in the best interest of any institution to lose money, the CHC is funded by student fees, which should in turn subsidize some of those losses. In our mind, it is irrelevant whether or not the Centre realizes marginal losses or gains on one of its operations. From the perspective of the MSU, students pay for the service - which means the CHC has a responsibility to make it work. These losses should be recuperated by the contribution that every student makes through their ancillary fees. If the mandate for the Health Centre was to make money on its core functions, then why do students continue to pay $53.39 to keep the Centre running? </p> <p>If you have any additional questions regarding the MSU’s stance, please email your SRA representative or any of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, should you feel strongly on the matter, please visit the Campus Health Centre, or call them at 905-525-9140 ext. 27700 to voice your concerns. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=54#post-100 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:00:20 +0000 sirchadlington 100@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Well the last article was about more of the broader characteristics to consider when first deciding a type of laptop to purchase. This one is more about what you will face when you finally enter the heated shopping floor full of tech sales urging you that their weekly special laptop is the best thing ever and the extended warranty will save cats from trees or some other ludicrous marketing mumbo jumbo. </p> <p>1. Brand: Many people associate brand to a particular quality. Apple = quality and customer service, Dell = mass marketed laptops, IBM/Lenovo = Business laptops. To a point, these are valid assumptions but do not assume this to be the absolute truth. Each model is different and each series has their specific attributes. Remember to do your research online using reputable sources or if better try using a friend’s machine if they have it. </p> <p>2. Type: In the last few years, a few types of laptops have emerged. Make sure you choose the one that’s right for your purpose.</p> <p>a. Netbook: Small and portable. Usually have good battery life but smaller screens (12” or smaller). No DVD drive. Most have the same specs (Intel Atom, Intel GMA950, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD) so not much variation there but see if your particular model has any special features like more RAM or maybe a nicer Atom processor (N280?) or a larger battery always help. Always try to buy the 6 cell or larger battery options as usually the biggest difference between netbooks are the battery life. An example is the Asus 1005HA.</p> <p>b. CULV: Basically, a higher class netbook with more power and a bit more screen real estate (13.3” to 15.4”). A newer class of laptops that use a ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processor. A still ambiguous class as there are not too many classified under this range, but generally slightly larger and faster than netbooks.. An example is the Acer Timeline. </p> <p>c. Ultraportable: The ultimate performance to size machine. Usually pretty small (11” to 14”) but doesn’t skimp on features. Many have discrete/separate graphics cards able to handle light to medium gaming and extravagant designs to attract customers. The type of laptop you buy if you need size and cost is not as much a concern to you. Usually above $1000. An example is the Dell Studio XPS 13.</p> <p>d. Consumer: The pinnacle of cost savings. Usually 14” to 15.4”. Contains more modest components comparable to the ultraportable but at a lower price. Has the lowest average price next to netbooks. Usually not as nicely “designed” as ultraportables but built to last and be mass produced. The kind you see on sale all the time in Best Buy flyers for $599. Take special care to inspect the casing of these laptops as many a time, the screen component is not re-enforced and the screen can easily damage. An example would be the Toshiba Satellite L305.</p> <p>e. Multimedia/Desktop Replacement/Gaming: Screen size rules all. (16” and up) These are laptops designed with speed in mind. The most heavily spec’ed out machines with dedicated video cards and fast processors to chew through any material you throw at it. The larger screen lets you experience multimedia the way it was meant to be seen. ...</p> <p>Read more on MacInsiders.com <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23005" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23005</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=53#post-99 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:59:13 +0000 sirchadlington 99@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>As a first year, I can share the pain of going to university and being terrified of new experiences, new challenges, making friends, etc. and that being said, I feel that being terrified of math is NOT a way to begin the first year.</p> <p>So, how does one get over his or her phobia of math? The first way to convince you that you’ll be fine in university math is to take these common quotes and break it down: </p> <p>“But I suck at math!” or “Math is stupid!”</p> <p>This is a poor attitude towards math, not a fact. As a matter of fact, I said I sucked at math for years until I realized that math is not complicated. Now I’m majoring in math! How does one get over this? Tell yourself you can and find someone willing to help you! You’re in university now! This is the big leagues! If you think you’ll suck at something, you will!</p> <p>Think you’ll be a burden? Yes, I don’t blame you. Sometimes you will be, but you don’t always have to ask someone who knows it all! How about someone who is having the same difficulty! Talk it out, figure out what you know and what you don’t understand and together, find a solution..</p> <p>Read more at MacInsiders.com <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23044" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23044</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=52#post-98 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:58:31 +0000 sirchadlington 98@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p><a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23070" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=23070</a></p> <p>Three University of Ottawa students have mathematically expressed the outcomes of a zombie invasion and what we should do to overcome. Check it out: <a href="http://www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/~rsmith/Zombies.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.mathstat.uottawa.ca/~rsmith/Zombies.pdf</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-94 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:42:30 +0000 Optimus Prime 94@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Sweet potato fries. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=29#post-89 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:31:23 +0000 Dolemite Jenkins 89@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Absolutely hate the Logo. Looks like degrassi jr high or something. Like a logo for a childrens furniture store. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-88 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:29:38 +0000 Dolemite Jenkins 88@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>And for crying out loud, lets get some free parking. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-87 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:29:13 +0000 Dolemite Jenkins 87@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Lets also speed up the security checking to get in the door </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-86 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:28:45 +0000 Dolemite Jenkins 86@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>How about serving beer in the cans instead of plastic cups. This will maintain the safety of NOT having bottles, and will speed up the service a great deal. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-43 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:04:49 +0000 Alvand 43@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>I would like to see student bands playing a lot more. This could include lunch times and night times where there are no other events. Also, the bands do not have to be rock bands, they could be ones that play music from around the world. If there is a band that has a unique style, let them play at 1280! </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=29#post-42 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:01:08 +0000 micadjems 42@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>And it looks like crap! </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-40 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 01:25:09 +0000 micadjems 40@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Nachos without cheez whiz. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=30#post-38 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:27:02 +0000 elshaif 38@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>As we all know, there are many changes that are going to be done to the new venue, aside from the renovations. The venue is undergoing a re-branding process and some of things that we are planning to improve are the events, the food and the drinks. Let us know if there is something in particular that you want to see on the menu or if you have any suggestions for drink specials. We want the menu improved so that it's healthier and students will have a variety of food options to choose from. We also want to improve the overall feel of bar nights at the venue. Let us know if you have suggestions for bar nights or themes. Post here or feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:elshaif@mcmaster.ca.">elshaif@mcmaster.ca.</a> I'm curious to hear all your ideas... </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=29#post-37 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:02:47 +0000 sirchadlington 37@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Check it out:<br /> <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22623" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22623</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=28#post-36 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:02:08 +0000 sirchadlington 36@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Thinking of buying a laptop for school in September? Check out this guide for some tips!</p> <p>Link: <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22498&#38;goto=newpost" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22498&#38;goto=newpost</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=27#post-35 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:01:31 +0000 sirchadlington 35@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>House Hunting is an integral part of the university experience for most students including myself as residences on campus can have considerably high fees. As a first year student I really wasn't worried about finding a place because I knew living in residence, at least for first year would be a worthwhile experience that I just couldn't pass up. </p> <p>Read more at <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22555" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22555</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=26#post-34 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:52 +0000 sirchadlington 34@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Only a month left of summer, and by now you may be really bored! MacInsiders has the cure! Check out their article with 10 ways to stay busy for the last month of summer vacation!</p> <p>Link: <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22579" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22579</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=25#post-33 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:59:50 +0000 sirchadlington 33@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Scholarships are now posted on MUGSI</p> <p>Check out details here:<br /> <a href="http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22613" rel="nofollow">http://www.macinsiders.com/showthread.php?t=22613</a> </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=7#post-32 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:47:51 +0000 meee 32@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>How about "Alco-hole"...rusty scholar ain't bad either </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=17#post-24 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:05:54 +0000 micadjems 24@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Is this website going to become effective?</p> <p>If it will, people might start coming. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=10#post-23 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:05:02 +0000 micadjems 23@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Mac my life...... :( </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=7#post-22 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:04:13 +0000 micadjems 22@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Maybe this site would get more traffic if people knew about it?</p> <p>Or you could just post on macinsiders.com </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=8#post-17 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:42:21 +0000 ptaggart 17@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Current volunteer opportunites can be found on the Jobs &#38; Volunteer Page at: </p> <p><a href="https://www.msumcmaster.ca/jobs/overview/jobs.htm" rel="nofollow">https://www.msumcmaster.ca/jobs/overview/jobs.htm</a></p> <p>There's also a listing of the MSU Services that look for volunteers on an ongoing basis. You may want to get in touch with the department manager by e-mail and ask if they're currently looking for volunteers.</p> <p>Good Luck! </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=7#post-16 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:14:27 +0000 ptaggart 16@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Pics can be found on the Quarters Renovation Page here. </p> <p><a href="http://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesandbusiness/quarters/generalInfo/constructioninfo.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesandbusiness/quarters/generalInfo/constructioninfo.htm</a></p> <p>The plan is to update the photos/information each week. </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=8#post-15 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:59:25 +0000 Scholar 15@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>hey, i want to volunteer to any of those services.. But I don't know how? Are the application all in the MSU website? </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=7#post-14 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:57:08 +0000 Scholar 14@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>where can we find pics of the renovations of the new Quarters?</p> <p>Or can we call it the 'New Quarters' ? </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=7#post-13 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:59:48 +0000 ptaggart 13@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Bueller? </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=11#post-11 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:28:42 +0000 ptaggart 11@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Ok...like it, hate it, suggestions? </p> http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/topic.php?id=10#post-10 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:58:11 +0000 ptaggart 10@http://php.orbiscommunications.com/mcmasterforum/ <p>Welcome Week. Thoughts? </p>